September Sale of Blankets and Knitwear
A September sale highlights blankets quilts underwear hosiery wool skirts shawls and flannels. The notice notes large purchases were made months ago.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
9
A September sale highlights blankets quilts underwear hosiery wool skirts shawls and flannels. The notice notes large purchases were made months ago.
A fragment discusses how clothing makers disclose fabric types to customers and explains the impact of transparency on sales and consumer satisfaction. It emphasizes ease of selling when choices are clear and trustworthy.
Local notes record visits, family gatherings, illnesses, and social events across Hopewell, Varna, and surrounding areas. Highlights include travelers from Wallhunting and Clarinda, midwest relatives visiting, a large harvest supper, and a horse accident with insurance details.
McNabb notes list residents and visitors from Granville Magnolia Granville Streator and Spring Valley. T. A. Smith Mrs Frank Horton Miss Phebe Bowers and others called on residents. Oliver Mills attended a funeral in Fairbury. James McGeary family visited Spring Valley. Ed Morris-DeKalb and A Williams-Henry made local calls. Republicans.
Miss Mary Coleson of Richland visited Au Wusi Eytrom on Tuesday. Bertha Hultgren and Hilda Roseval of Iowa attended at Peter Stromgren's and Nels Hultgren's Monday night. On Tuesday they dined at Charles Coleson’s in Richland. Richard Antrim’s visits occurred in Lacon on Thursday. Mrs J O Fehring spent weekend with Sterrings near Minonic. Ned Marin repaired woodwork Saturday and Martin bought a new saw for his shop.
Seneca Hunter plans to buy a farm in Nebraska after selling a previous Nebraska farm. Mrs Rachel Hunter visits Tiskawa relatives for several days. Merl Anderson assists Frank Nelson at the cheese factory during Mr Lawson Greeley Lackey’s absence. Mrs Burl ington La visits sister Mrs Jane Anderson earlier this week. Bert Sparling and wife visit Peoria relatives last week. Mrs WoL Kelso Mrs O P Carroll Elsie Carroll and Mr Kildon attend Peoria last week. Bert Sparling travels to Kewanee to visit brother George Sanford Sellers of Tiskilwa returns home from visiting niece Mrs C Anderson. Henry Lewis suffers typhoid fever. Mr Lumans visits relatives in West Virginia. Pearl Perkins and family visiting relatives in the vicinity. They recently lost their home in the south by fire. Charlies Wood lays concrete floors to rebuild barns recently destroyed by fire. Abe Dawson does the work. Wm Wheeler improves from an injury. Christian church sociable Wednesday night well attended with the Putnam orchestra providing music.
Local residents report a week of social events and visits. Includes Mrs Sparling and family, Brackens and Wherry households, and mention of a ChrIstian church social with an amusing auction. Wedding of John Real and Betset Galvin noted with a reception, plus numerous travels across Iowa Missouri and Michigan.
Dr Reeder's Herbal Medicines are now on sale at J W Nieces Drug Store. The Reeder medicines are always safe pure and reliable. Reed er Medicine Co. 114 S. Washington St. Peoria Ill.
Ola May Allan was born in Magnolia on November 18, 1299 and died at her home in Magnolia on Monday September 16 1907 at 7 20 a m. She leaves a father and mother three brothers and one sister grandparents and many relatives and friends. The funeral was from Magnolia M E church Wednesday September 18 with Rev Lord of Varna in charge. The remains were laid to rest in Magnolia cemetery.
Lacon residents note several visits and hometown events. Dr. Biford travels to British Columbia to visit parents while Mrs Huffman hosts in Peoria. Friends and relatives, including Misses Morey, Thompson, Rutherford, McIntyre, Noel, Grieves, Young, Ong, Derr, and others, are seen in Chicago, Peoria, Bloomington, and La Prairie. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Guy Derr marks a departure to Topeka. Rev. Dr. Wilson returns from Rock Island conference and resumes duties. Leah Thompson entertains relatives and Irene Pottery visits with kin.
Wall Street hears President Roosevelt pledge sweeping changes in his remaining eighteen months. He defends prosecuting criminals and wealthy evaders while stressing support for honest businessmen and corporations. Postmaster General Meyer outlines plans for a national parcel office, postal savings bank, stamp vending, foreign mail sorting, and expanded government services, but faces Congress opposition over ventures like package express, freight, and banking.
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